GoGo Penguin have built an international following by making music that doesn't sit particularly comfortably in any single genre.
Formed in Manchester, the trio combine the improvisation and interplay of jazz with classical influences and electronic textures, creating atmospheric, often cinematic compositions that can move from delicate passages to propulsive rhythms.
That combination makes them a particularly fitting addition to this year's nu:notes Festival, with their den Atelier appearance presented as a special collaboration between A-Promotions and the festival.
GoGo Penguin's music may have its foundations in the traditional piano, bass and drums trio, but their approach reaches well beyond conventional jazz.
Electronic music has been a major part of their sound, with the band using acoustic instruments to create rhythms, textures and repeating patterns that can sometimes feel closer to electronica than a traditional jazz performance.
It's that crossover that has become central to their international reputation, allowing them to move between jazz audiences, electronic music fans and festival stages without losing the improvisation and musicianship at the heart of what they do.
And live, the interaction between the three musicians is a major part of the appeal, turning those layered compositions into something more immediate and dynamic on stage.
Their Luxembourg appearance comes as part of the nu:notes Festival, which puts adventurous and forward-thinking contemporary music at the centre of its programme.
GoGo Penguin's mixture of styles makes them a natural fit, promising an immersive evening where jazz, classical composition and electronic influences meet.
We've got tickets to give away to see GoGo Penguin at den Atelier on Friday, October 16th.
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In which English city did GoGo Penguin form?
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GoGo Penguin
Friday, October 16, 2026
den Atelier, Luxembourg City
Part of the nu:notes Festival
Doors: 19:00
